Clearwater Opens Region Play with a Win

CCC enjoyed the majority of the possession again in the second half, but goalkeeper Anthony DeRosse had to come up with a big save late to maintain the scoreless tie. The Cougars long-awaited goal came in the 76th minute as James Sikes found Drew Custer at the top of the box. Custer found a crease and struck a right-footed shot past the Eagles keeper to give Clearwater what proved to be the game-winner. The Cougar defense, anchored by Johnathan Moore and Riley Tuininga earned its second straight shutout.